JP2002542851A - Openable ring - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] While it has become difficult to remove a ring over time, there has been a problem for a long time in general that a ring should not be easily removed. The present invention provides a releasable ring that has no unpleasant hinge portions or release means. One of the four main geometric elements of the ring is formed as a substantially straight piece that can be pivoted outward from the plane of the ring, and in the pivoted position the remaining It snap-locks with the opposite end of the generally U-shaped ring element. In order to perform this releasable locking, the inherent elasticity of the ring element is used, and the entire swinging part that swings outward is used as an element for opening and closing the ring.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to jewelry, engagement rings, wedding rings or rings of a type used for other purposes.

In general, most ring wearers know and experience that it becomes difficult to remove a ring over time. When a ring is used for several decades, during which physical or anatomical changes occur in the fingers, joints, bones, muscles and tendons, the ring is removed according to the time and age of the person It becomes difficult to put the ring on the finger.

[0003] The attachment and detachment of rings has become more difficult than expected, and the difficulty has generally increased with the increasing use of young men and women with several rings on both hands.

At the same time, in the production of foods, the production of medical products or the production of precision or aseptic conditions, etc., in which the whole production process requires overall cleanliness, especially when considering the finished product, the bacteriological situation or The degree of preconditioning in manufacturing, processing and machine operation, taking into account the accumulation of impurities that may affect the finished product, has increased to the point that rings and other metal elements have to be removed.

[0005] An entirely different problem is that the fingers or joints of an individual become thicker, such as in the case of swelling due to disease, changes in connective tissue, and, for example, arthritis or local edema in the nodes and fingers. Can be

[0006] For most people, removing and re-attaching a ring has become a daily difficulty in labor, hand washing and the like.

[0007] Since the ring often provides the wearer with a large, symbolic and unique value, the above drawbacks associated with wearing the ring are everyday phenomena to be overcome, but these drawbacks can cause problems or discomfort. However, many people have not stopped wearing the ring due to the above-mentioned disadvantage.

[0008] Accordingly, there has been a long-felt need for rings that can be removed and reattached after several years of use. The ring may have some elastic expandability, but this is incompatible with the general desire that the ring should be of a rigid configuration and, although necessary, with only one hand. Work is difficult. Rings can also be formed in the same way as openable bracelets and bracelets, but this can cause a great deal of discomfort in any irregularities, and can also be used with a variety of precise finger fits. Difficult because the possibility of providing hinges and open parts is very low.

[0009] The present invention accepts that the desire to make the conventional ring openable is practically seldom realized, and modifies the conventional round ring shape to a shape that is practically well accepted, ie, We believe that a sufficiently usable solution could be achieved by modifying the shape to be more angular and, in extreme cases, square. With such a shape as a starting point, one of the square sides that is not integral, even without a noticeable hinge, can be pivoted around the pivot axis defined by the adjacent square sides. A situation arises in which the free end of this outwardly oscillating side can cooperate with the free end of the adjacent square side facing it in a snap-lock manner. . Such snap locks require cooperation with specific spring means, but for this purpose it is possible to directly use the elasticity of the three intimate sides or the elasticity of these three sides. Can, for this,
When the free end of the swinging side is opened and closed, the fixed U-shaped portion formed by the three connected sides is rarely transiently enlarged. In this way, two important functions are achieved. That is, (1) the outer swing side portion or the ring beam portion can rotate outward or inward without interfering with the finger to open and close the U-shaped portion. (2) The associated side or beam portion itself constitutes the necessary actuation element for opening and closing. That is, this element does not have the additional property of causing discomfort and is part of the ring element. Turning basically to the ring configuration with four straight sides, one reason is that the ring can swing outward or inward without interfering with the finger. The swinging part itself must be more or less linear. However, in order to provide a mechanically strong rocking connection between the rocking portion and the U-shaped portion, the rocking portion is U-shaped adjacent to the rocking portion even in a space-limited state. The rocking pin must be formed so as to be able to receive the rocking pin in a hole at the end of the rocking part, so that in fact the rocking part is a major part of the relevant side of the U-shaped part. There is another reason, for example, that it is more or less linear. In fact, the remaining part of the U-shaped part can be configured to be curved, but in practice the ring designer will notice that the two side parts of the ring are almost straight and the lower and upper parts are slightly curved. Prefer a harmonious shape. In principle, the upper or lower part is the swinging part, but the upper part of the ring is often particularly conspicuous, and the upper part is the most easy to grasp mainly for constructional reasons. It is more natural that the part is a rocking part.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a finger 1 on which a ring 2 is mounted. Here, the rocking element 3 is arranged in a normal wearing position, and the snap lock 5 of the rocking element is in the locked position 4.

FIG. 2 shows the same finger as in FIG. 1 with an open ring viewed from above.
Here, the swing element 3 is turned outward from the lock position 4.

FIG. 3 shows the swing element 6 alone. Here, the engaging part 5 (FIG. 2) of the actual snap lock 4 is formed to cooperate with the rest of the ring. That is, the snap lock relies on elastic extensibility between the free ends of the U-shaped portion of the ring. Further, the swing element 6 is provided with a pin portion 7 having a small diameter and a keyway 8,
The pin portion 7 and the keyway 8 are connected to one side portion 9 (
4) is inserted into the bore 12 and fixed by the groove pin 11.

FIG. 4 shows a U-shaped part 20 of the ring without the swing element 6. The oscillating element 6 is mounted on the side part 9 of the ring such that the groove pin 11 is inserted into a hole 10 arranged in the side part 9 of the ring and engages the keyway 8 of the oscillating element 6. . The groove pin 11 is fixed after being mounted in the ring side part 9. The fixing of the groove pins 11 is performed in various ways, for example, by gluing, riveting, soldering, brazing or welding. In a preferred embodiment, a hard solder of metal associated with the metal forming the ring (ha
A method of brazing with rd solder is used.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a design embodiment of the oscillating element with the jewel 13. Jewel 1
3 is attached to the body / fitting combination element 14 and the body element 15 with the metal pattern 16 or the body element 15 coated with enamel.

FIG. 6 shows the oscillating element 17 turned outward. Here, the actual engagement part of the lock consists of mutually suitable recesses and protrusions, which are recessed parts 18 at the end face of the swinging part of the ring, the protrusions being located in the remaining "stationary" part of the ring. It is formed so as to face the portion 19. Also, these engagement portions 18, 19 are shown in FIG.
The rocking portion is locked and engaged by pivoting it over the "stationary" portion as shown in FIG. Due to the inherent flexibility of the ring, the engagement surfaces are firmly engaged with each other in the normal mounting position. Thus, the ring is used by virtue of its ability to be circumferentially flexible.

In addition to the advantages described above, the rings of the present invention have special features. That is, the oscillating portion may be used in a variety of different embodiments and design modifications in a particularly simple manner, using the same pivoting and locking mechanisms described above as used for the oscillating element. Good. In this case, in particular, the rocking part may be formed to support the inlaid element of the jewel, the enamel and its equivalent, and to support the metal body element used in the engraving arrangement. This allows for a very high degree of artistic freedom while using a standard component modular configuration.

In the figures, an embodiment with sharp corners, which is particularly easy to implement, is shown, but the corners may be distinctly round and the U-shaped ring part is a part for receiving the pivot pin 7 Obviously, it may be round except for.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a side view of a ring according to the invention, in which the individual parts constituting this ring are viewed from the “finger side”.

FIG. 2 shows a view of the openable ring seen from above.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of the configuration of the rocking element.

FIG. 4 shows a side view of the ring without the rocking element inserted.

FIG. 5 shows various examples of preferred and used embodiments of the rocking element.

FIG. 6 shows a side view of a preferred embodiment of the modified ring of the present invention.

[Procedural Amendment] Submission of translation of Article 34 Amendment

[Submission date] May 21, 2001 (2001.5.21)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Contents of correction]

[Claims]

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A ring ornament comprising a ring element capable of supporting an inset, ie a ring, wherein the ring element is pivotally movable laterally from the ring when the ring is worn on a finger. A slightly curved member, which is preferably stretched with an angled portion which cannot be swung, so that one end has a permanent connection with the end of the rest of the ring element. A pivotable connection, said angled portion being axially coupled with the end pin assembly to pivot with the end of the remaining portion of the ring element adjacent the angled portion. A ring provided with means for stabilizing the outer rocking member at a normal position so that the outer rocking member rocks outward by forcibly rocking the ring. 2. The outer oscillating member uses the elastic force of the ring element itself to snap between the free end of the outer oscillating part and the end of the remaining part of the ring element facing it. The ring according to claim 1, wherein the ring is stabilized at a normal position by a lock. 3. The snap lock of the ring is formed between the edge of the free end of the outer rocker and the inside of the end of the remainder of the ring element facing it. The ring according to claim 2. 4. The lock according to claim 2, wherein the snap lock is formed between the inside of the outer end of the outer rocking member and the end face of the end of the remaining part of the ring element facing it. The ring described in. 5. The branch of the remaining portion of the ring element holding the outer rocking member has a bore for receiving a rocking pin formed as an integral part of the outer rocking portion. The ring of claim 1 having an outer straight end of appropriate length. 6. The ring according to claim 5, wherein the swing pin has an annular groove that cooperates with a lock pin inserted through the wall of the bore. 7. The ring according to claim 1, comprising an individually manufactured outer rocking part and a remaining part of a standard shaped ring element.